Transformify
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
At the same time, 75% of all university graduates in Kenya and Nigeria are likely to be unemployed for up to 5 years after graduation. Kenya and Nigeria are of a particular interest for the employers in the UK due to the high percentage of English speakers who have received bachelor’s degree or higher.
Startup Lessons Learned
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
First up in our speaker spotlight series is an edited transcript of our Q&A with Rocio Perez-Ochoa , co-founder of Bidhaa Sasa , a non-profit working to distribute beneficial goods to rural communities in Kenya. Fix the distribution bottleneck in rural Kenya. “My The inspiration for Bidhaa Sasa? Why do they even buy from us?”
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thebarefootvc
JUNE 15, 2014
Take a look at these innovations which were first implemented in the emerging markets and are now making their way to the “first world”: Mobile Money: Six years ago, mPesa launched in Kenya to transfer money via cellphone. A network of accessible agents throughout the country allows people to redeem money transferred to them.
Sophia Perl of Wisdom
NOVEMBER 9, 2010
Kenya is the most advanced for mobile payment. Raise more money than you need because your business model may change. The business model for residential solar panel company: contract with customer, local rebates, and tax benefits. CEO of Obopay has raised $200M in funding.
Sophia Perl of Wisdom
NOVEMBER 9, 2010
Kenya is the most advanced for mobile payment. Raise more money than you need because your business model may change. The business model for residential solar panel company: contract with customer, local rebates, and tax benefits. CEO of Obopay has raised $200M in funding.
The Next Web
OCTOBER 15, 2012
In our experience international entrepreneurs need to work on being more confident in their pitches and succinctly communicating their idea, business model, market size and what problem they are going to solve. kenya’s winner Sematime makes it easy for people to send bills and invoices to large groups of contacts via SMS.
thebarefootvc
JUNE 15, 2014
Take a look at these innovations which were first implemented in the emerging markets and are now making their way to the “first world”: Mobile Money: Six years ago, mPesa launched in Kenya to transfer money via cellphone. A network of accessible agents throughout the country allows people to redeem money transferred to them.
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